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Chaplain in Ukraine Describes Horror of War

Using Pope Francis’ phrase that a priest must “smell” of the “sheep,” a chaplain describes burned homes and lives charred by war.

Saying Christ’s Resurrection brings hope, Pope Francis celebrated Easter by praying for peace in war-torn parts of the world.

Pope Francis consecrates “all humanity and especially Russia and Ukraine” to the Immaculate Heart of Mary in prayer for an end to war.

Cardinal Michael Czerny, on mission from the Vatican, meets victims of the invasion of Ukraine to show pope’s support for those fleeing war.